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The history of regional policy in Ireland from 1950s until today

What is it about?

This paper gives an overview of regional policy in Ireland since market liberalization in the 1950's and shows that without an overarching strategic policy to drive it, regional policy has been reactive and short-term in its outlook.

Why is it important?

Regional policy will become an increasingly important issue as population change and resource constraints put pressure on some regions and deplete others. It will be important to make future decisions from a strategic perspective. There are lessons to be learned from the past.

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